Mathematical modeling of the nonlinear triaxial behavior and damage of such a complexmaterial as concrete has been a long-standing
challenge in which progress has been made only in gradual increments. The goal of this ...

This paper presents an investigation on the ability of two alternative FE-based
numerical methods to simulate the in-plane strength and collapse of brick masonry shear walls. The methods considered consist of a meso-model, ...

Objective
The goal of this work is to investigate t–m phase transformation, and subsurface damage in 3Y-TZP after sandblasting.
Methods
Commercial grade 3Y-TZP powder was conventionally sintered and fully dense ...

This paper describes an improved analytical model for predicting the nonlinear response of multistory reinforced concrete frames, based on the concepts of isotropic continuum damage mechanics combined with plasticity theory. ...

A probabilistic approach to estimate the expected seismic physical damage of existing buildings in urban areas is presented. The main steps of the procedure are seismic hazard, vulnerability and structural response. These ...